CVE-2024-40594

LOW

Published Jul 6, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-312

Description

The OpenAI ChatGPT app before 2024-07-05 for macOS opts out of the sandbox, and stores conversations in cleartext in a location accessible to other apps.

CVSS v3.1 Score

2.3

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-312 CWE-312

References

Other References

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/07/chatgpts-much-heralded-mac-app-was-storing-conversations-as-plain-text/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/3/24191636/openai-chatgpt-mac-app-conversations-plain-text https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/07/chatgpts-much-heralded-mac-app-was-storing-conversations-as-plain-text/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/3/24191636/openai-chatgpt-mac-app-conversations-plain-text

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40594? +

The OpenAI ChatGPT app before 2024-07-05 for macOS opts out of the sandbox, and stores conversations in cleartext in a location accessible to other apps. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-40594? +

CVE-2024-40594 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40594? +

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